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Find internet providers serving the 28270 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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| AT&T | $40.00 | 10 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 48% |
| AT&T | $30.00 | 10 - 75 Mbps | DSL | 59% |
| Spectrum | $44.99 | 200 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
| Windstream | $19.99 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | DSL | 73% |
| Windstream | $75.00 | 15 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 14% |
| Windstream | $25.00 | 15 - 100 Mbps | Cable | 16% |
| HughesNet | $59.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 12 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 100.00%
2 providers - 99.94%
3 providers - 33.08%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 28270 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of North Carolina - 99%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 28270 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 57% of those living in the 28270 ZIP code.
There are five internet providers serving the 28270 area, and 99.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among five internet providers in 28270, prices start at $19.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| AT&T | 76 Mbps | 50 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| Windstream | 122 Mbps | 129 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 81 Mbps | 9 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Charlotte.
The largest internet providers serving the 28270 ZIP code are AT&T and Spectrum bringing DSL, fiber-optic, and cable options to the area.
DSL internet from AT&T is available to most in the 28270 ZIP code, covering 59% of households. Some will also have the option of fiber-optic from AT&T, which covers 48% of the area. Charlotte’s third most-available internet provider, Spectrum, offers cable to around 100% of residents in the 28270 ZIP code.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
DSL from AT&T offers broadband to about half of households in the 28270 ZIP code, covering 59% of the area.
DSL internet from AT&T uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $30/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Charlotte, $40.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $3.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Charlotte, $0.68.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 75 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 28270 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 59% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Charlotte's providers, 702 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Fiber-optic from AT&T offers broadband to about half of households in the 28270 ZIP code, covering 48% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from AT&T is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 28270 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for AT&T start at $40/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Charlotte, $40.99.
AT&T customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 10 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $4.00 per Mbps, significantly higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Charlotte, $0.68.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, AT&T offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in 28270 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 48% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Charlotte's providers, 702 Mbps.
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*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 28270 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 28270 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Charlotte, $40.99.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.22 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Charlotte, $0.68.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 28270 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Charlotte's providers, 702 Mbps.
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 28270 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 28270 and the greater Charlotte area. HughesNet starting prices are significantly higher than average in Charlotte at $59.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are higher than average in Charlotte at $50/mo. for speeds up to 12 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 28270 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
AT&T is the fastest internet provider in the 28270 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 48% of households in 28270. The next fastest internet provider in the 28270 ZIP code is Windstream, offering download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps to 73% of the area.
Windstream offers the cheapest internet in the 28270 ZIP with service starting at $19.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Charlotte, $40.99.
AT&T is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 28270 ZIP code, covering 48% of the city. Windstream also offers fiber internet in 28270 and is available to 14% of households.
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There are many factors that can influence internet speed. In many cases, restarting your router will resolve speed and connectivity issues. Other factors, such as peak usage times and speed throttling can also cause temporary speed issues.
Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.
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